Between July 29 and August 5, 2025, veterinary authorities in the Republic of Moldova confirmed new outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) and one case of rabies:
- 3 ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs, in the village of Cărpineni, Hîncești district
- 1 ASF outbreak in wild boars, near the village of Criva, Briceni district
- 1 rabies case in a fox, in the village of Bulboaca, Anenii Noi district
During the same period, two ASF outbreaks were successfully eradicated.
In this context, the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) urges all pig owners to:
- Immediately report any signs of illness, sudden death of animals, or the discovery of wild boar carcasses to veterinary doctors, local ANSA branches, or public authorities
- Avoid feeding pigs with freshly harvested grains, as these may be contaminated by infected wild boars
- Refrain from using kitchen waste as animal feed
- Comply with minimum biosecurity requirements in their households
ANSA also reminds citizens not to purchase pigs or pork products from unauthorized sources and not to bring pork-based food products into the country from neighboring states. Such products will be confiscated and destroyed due to the high risk of virus transmission.
At national level, there are currently three active outbreaks of African Swine Fever in domestic pigs and one in wild boars. Since the beginning of the year, a total of 41 outbreaks in domestic pigs and 30 positive cases in wild boars have been reported. Additionally, ANSA has registered 18 rabies outbreaks (6 foxes, 2 cats, 7 dogs, and 3 cattle), three of which remain active.
To support monitoring and containment efforts, ANSA offers a reward of 50 Euros to individuals who report the discovery and exact location of wild boar carcasses to the authorities.
Informative video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p07nAA-ZuQ